Time of Eve episode 3: “Koji and Rina”, the lovers

Episode three of Time of Eve (Eve no jikan) is now streaming at reformed pirates Crunchyroll. (DVDs soon, please. Crunchyroll just whets the appetite.)

As with the previous two episodes, this episode introduces another pair of regulars at the Time of Eve Cafe — this time, the lovers, Rina and Koji.

PDA

Once again, there’s a surprise twist used to deliver the episode’s “lesson” — even Masaki gains a bit more sympathy for the android point of view. And once again, we’re treated to another surprising implication of Asimov’s three laws.

Nagi has a preternatural sense of hearing, or perhaps she has listening devices scattered throughout the cafe. She also takes an impish delight in introducing Rikuo and Masaki to new horizons. She needs an episode of her own — Bartender with a science-fiction twist.

Watch for the cameo of Pale Cocoon playing in the background on a TV.

Because you can't have too much Nagi

I’ve enjoyed this director’s work since I saw Pale Cocoon (which has, as an extra, the first appearance of this cafe setting in the marvellous short Aquatic Language). He has a deft touch with science fiction themes.

Sadly, it will be four months before the next installment. The series is slated to have six episodes total.

Thanks for pointing out the cameo – I didn’t notice it first time around! Pale Cocoon was shown on an advertising billboard in ep #1 too I think (I used the scene in question as one of my blog’s header images in case you’re curious).

I loved this episode as always, but I’ll have to think about it and give it a rewatch before being able to say anything more in-depth than that. I will say though that as disappointing as the longer wait for ep #4 will be, artistic integrity has won out over external pressure. By that I mean that the team are willing to make the viewers wait longer to get the next episode exactly how they want it; I actually prefer it that way so I’ll be patient. ^_^